The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is the longer of the two lenses at 315mm. The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS with a length of 266mm, is 49mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS has a larger diameter of 109mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R's 99mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R and Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R weighs 1605g, which means it is 495g (23%) lighter than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS which has a weight of 2100g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
150-600mm but while Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has the fastest aperture of
F5.6-8 , the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS's widest aperture value is
F5-6.3 .
